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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) 2027

7 days
From Nuremberg to Vienna
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle (choice of activity)
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds (choice of activity)
    • Browse Nuremberg Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    St. Lorenz Church
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Christkindlesmarkt
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    • Browse Regensburg Christmas Markets
    • Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Castra Regina
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Passau - Linz - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Browse Passau Christkindlesmarkt

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria - see The Sound of Music setting and learn about Silent Night
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Salzburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Melk - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Austrian Cookie Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Vienna's Old Town and Christmas Markets with local winter specialties (choice of activity)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (choice of activity)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Christkindlesmarkt
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
76%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Visionary
    Avalon Visionary
    Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft

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    July 28th, 2024
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  • Vaccines
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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